A driving apparatus for a washing machine includes a clutch main body in which a brake drum is located inside; a clutch operation unit installed at one side of the clutch main body, the clutch operation unit including a brake lever and a clutch lever which rotates together when the brake lever operates; a clutch coupler located at the bottom of the clutch main body, the clutch coupler moving up and down by the clutch lever; a decelerator located at the bottom of the clutch coupler; a rotating driving means located at the bottom of the decelerator; a washing shaft in which a pulsator is coupled to the top end; and a dewatering shaft in which the washing shaft is rotatably coupled inside and a washing tub is coupled to the top end thereof.
